Korean Dictionary
How to say "Extreme Disgust" in Korean
“Extreme Disgust” in Korean is 극혐 (pronounced "geuk hyeom").
극혐
geuk hyeom
Usage & Context
Abbreviation meaning extreme disgust or hatred. Used online to express strong negative reactions to content, people, or situations.
Example Sentence
그 영상 극혐이야.
That video is extremely disgusting.
How to use 극혐 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Extreme Disgust” is 극혐, romanized as geuk hyeom.
Usage tip
Use slang only with friends or people who already speak casually with you. It can sound rude in formal Korean.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 극혐.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "극" (geuk), sounds like "gook" but with a sharp 'k' at the end, almost like "gook-h." The second syllable, "혐" (hyeom), is pronounced like "hyum" in "humor" but with an 'eo' sound, similar to the 'uh' in 'butter,' and a soft 'm' at the end. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Commenting on someone's rude or unacceptable actions.
와, 저 사람 행동 진짜 극혐이다.
Wow, that person's behavior is truly disgusting.
Expressing a strong personal dislike for a food item.
민트초코는 나한테 극혐이야.
Mint chocolate is extremely disgusting to me.
Reacting with strong aversion to seeing an insect.
벌레 극혐! 빨리 치워줘.
Bugs are extremely disgusting! Get rid of them quickly.
Cultural Context
"극혐" is a very common internet slang, especially prevalent in online communities, social media, and messaging apps among younger generations. It's an abbreviation of "극도로 혐오스럽다" (geukdoro hyeomoseureopda), meaning "to be extremely hateful/disgusting." This term is used to express strong, visceral negative reactions to anything considered repulsive, annoying, or unacceptable, from controversial K-pop fan issues to general social trends. It's a direct and impactful way to convey intense dislike or disgust.
Editorial note
We flag slang like 극혐 for register and audience, since Korean slang can shift quickly and may sound rude outside close friendships.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
극혐이야
It's extremely disgusting.
진짜 극혐
Really disgusting.
극혐짤
Disgusting image/meme (짤 means image/clip).
Related Expressions
혐오스럽다
hyeomoseureopda
To be disgusting/hateful (full form)
징그럽다
jinggeureopda
To be creepy/gross
극호
geuk ho
Extreme liking/preference (antonym, also slang)
싫다
silta
To dislike/hate (general term)
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